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Muddy Boots
Hosted by Keith and Elisabeth · EN
Landscape Designer, Keith Edwards, and 'Garden Girl', Elisabeth Kingman, join forces to bring an engaging, informative, and entertaining take on all things gardens. From growing perfect produce to garden design, Keith and Elisabeth will cover it. Come along and get your hands and boots muddy. For more information follow us on Instagram @muddybootspodcast
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Question Time 52!
6d ago00:26:17Tap to summarizeAnother Q&A packed with practical gardening advice, from curl grubs and sick olive trees to thrips, blueberries, wicking beds, Boston Ivy and growing your own passionfruit.🌿 Plants MentionedVegetables & fruitTomato — Solanum lycopersicumCauliflower — Brassica oleracea var. botrytisBlueberry — Vaccinium spp.Lime — Citrus × aurantiifoliaLemon — Citrus × limonBlack Passionfruit — Passiflora edulisOrnamentals & nativesOlive — Olea europaeaLavender — Lavandula spp.Rosemary — Salvia rosmarinusOrnamental Pear — Pyrus calleryanaSnow Maiden Grevillea — Grevillea 'Snow Maiden'Crepe Myrtle — Lagerstroemia spp.Banksia — Banksia spp.Boston Ivy — Parthenocissus tricuspidataClimbing Fig — Ficus pumilaPlants mentioned as companion/mulch optionsPea Straw — Pisum sativumLucerne/Alfalfa — Medicago sativaPine — Pinus spp.🐛 This Episode's QuestionsCurl grubs: How to tell beneficial yellow/orange-headed grubs from root-eating black-headed cockchafers.Olive trees: Supporting mature olive trees showing possible signs of Verticillium wilt, including irrigation, soil health and root support.Cauliflowers: Identifying whether slugs, snails or earwigs are responsible for damaged leaves.Rice hull mulch: Why Keith doesn't recommend it as a mulch and alternatives including pea straw and lucerne.Thrips: Why Success isn't effective against thrips and how Eco-Oil and Eco-Neem can be used.Blueberries: How often to repot, pruning advice and maintaining acidic soil.Limes: Why ripe limes can turn yellow — and what happens to their flavour when left on the tree.Grevilleas & Crepe Myrtle: Can they grow together? Plus designing a garden to provide succession of flowering and attract birds.Wicking beds: Advice for hot climates, reducing watering requirements and automated irrigation.Boston Ivy: Why it can take a year to establish and whether it can damage a metal fence.Passionfruit: Growing black passionfruit from seed, protecting plants from frost and why grafted passionfruit can become invasive.🧰 Products & Resources MentionedOriginal LOWY No.1 Anvil Pruner – www.backyardbotanist.com.auNeutrog Populate – https://neutrog.com.auNeutrog Go-Go Juice – https://neutrog.com.auMunash Mineral Rock Dust – https://www.munashorganics.com.auMycoGold – https://www.biostim.com.auEco-Oil – https://www.ecoorganicgarden.com.auEco-Neem – https://www.ecoorganicgarden.com.auClyde Compost – https://clydecompost.com.auDigger's Club – https://www.diggers.com.auThe Plant Runner – https://theplantrunner.com🏆 Plant Runner Giveaway: Congratulations to Gerry, this month's winner, for her question about her 18-year-old olive trees.Happy gardening! 🌱Where you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
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Landscaping in Difficult Terrain
2w ago00:22:31Tap to summarizeGot a sloping block, awkward corner, or challenging piece of land that feels impossible to landscape? In this episode, Keith explains why difficult terrain can become one of a garden’s greatest assets. From creating garden rooms and pathways to making the most of views and natural features, this episode is packed with ideas to help gardeners see opportunities where they once saw obstacles.Plants recommended in this episodeCallistemon spp. — BottlebrushAcacia spp. — WattleEucalyptus spp. — EucalyptProducts & Tools recommended in this episodeGeofabricJute erosion-control mattingWeed GunnelF.D Ryan's BroadforkWhere you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
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What to Grow, Sow and Know This Month: August
3w ago00:18:03Tap to summarizeAugust is all about getting ready for the spring rush. In this practical seasonal episode, Keith talks through the key jobs to tackle before the garden takes off, from sowing warm-season seeds and planting flowering annuals to improving soil, feeding organically, protecting fruit trees from disease, and staying alert for late frosts. It’s a useful preparation episode for gardeners wanting to build stronger soil, get ahead of pests and diseases, and make the most of the final weeks of winter.Seeds to sow indoors or in greenhouseTomatoChilliCapsicumEggplantBlack PassionfruitCosmosSnapdragonMarigoldSeeds to sow directly into your gardenSnow PeaSweet PeaCornflowerPoppyCarrotPotatoRadishTurnipSeedlings to start in AugustBroccoliCabbageKaleSilverbeetProducts & Tools recommended in this episodeClyde's CompostNeutrog “Who Flung Dung”MycoGoldNeutrog Gogo JuiceNeutrog Popul8Munash Rock DustNeutrog Rooster Booster EE Sea Liquid FertliserLime SulphurCopper FungicideSeasolMoon calendarWhere you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
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Muddy Boots Special Guest: Jami from Backyard Botanist
4w ago00:35:31Tap to summarizeLooking for quality gardening tools that actually last, or wondering what products experienced gardeners swear by? In this episode, Elizabeth and Keith chat with Jamie Stewart, founder of Backyard Botanist, about turning a passion for plants into a successful business. From heirloom-quality tools to small-space gardening and the growing demand for well-made products, this episode is packed with inspiration for gardeners who appreciate quality, practicality, and a love of the craft.Products & Tools recommended in this episodeLowe SecateursHori Hori KnifeTrugsHaws Watering CansWhere you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
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Question Time 51!
Jul 1400:24:09Tap to summarizeThis month’s Q&A brought to you by The Plant RunnerMoving plants, battling persistent weeds, setting up productive veggie beds, or wondering if you're doing things the right way? In this practical Q&A episode, Keith tackles a wide range of real-world gardening challenges submitted by listeners from around Australia. Packed with straightforward advice, seasonal tips, and problem-solving solutions, this episode is ideal for gardeners looking to avoid common mistakes and get better results from their gardens.Plants recommended in this episodeRaphanus sativus — Radish (particularly French Breakfast radish)Pisum sativum — Sweet peaPisum sativum var. macrocarpon — Snow peaPisum sativum var. macrocarpon — Sugar snap peaProducts & Tools recommended in this episodeClyde's CompostManutec pH Test KitF.D Ryan's BroadforkDicamba HerbicideHDPE or LDPE Food-Grade Plastic Liner (for raised garden beds)Neutrog Gogo JuiceWormly Worm FarmsWhere you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
Transcribe →Muddy Boots Special Guest: 2026 MIFGS Award Winner, Conchi Bastin
Jul 700:33:18Tap to summarizeFeeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just needing a reset? In this inspiring episode, special guest Conchi Batson shares how gardening became a lifeline during a difficult chapter in her life. Discover how slowing down, getting your hands in the soil, and reconnecting with nature can transform both your mindset and your garden. If you’ve ever needed a reason to step outside and reset, this episode will leave you feeling motivated and hopeful.Where you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
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Home Compost Bins (& Prize Winner Announcements)
Jun 3000:23:22Tap to summarizeStruggling with smelly bins, slow breakdown, or compost that just doesn’t work? This episode takes the guesswork out of composting and shows you how to get it right. Keith shares simple, practical insights to help you turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich, living soil. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your results, this episode will help you compost with confidence and boost the health of your garden.Products & Tools recommended in this episodeClyde's CompostRooster BoosterF.D Ryan's BroadforkWhere you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
Transcribe →What to Grow, Sow and Know This Month: July
Jun 2300:25:51Tap to summarizeJuly’s Garden – this episode of Muddy Boots highlights essential winter gardening tasks to prepare for spring. Keith emphasises pruning deciduous plants, planting bare-rooted trees and roses, and improving soil with compost and additives. He recommends planting ornamentals, bulbs, and winter vegetables like brassicas and root crops. Pest control, mulching, and lawn care are also key, along with frost protection. Overall, staying active in winter ensures healthier plants and stronger growth in the coming season.PLANTS (Recommended by Keith)Lagerstroemia indica — Crape myrtleMagnolia spp. — MagnoliaAcer palmatum — Japanese mapleAcer platanoides — European mapleAcer saccharum — Canadian maple (sugar maple)Paeonia spp. — Peony (both bush and herbaceous types)Nerine spp. — NerineRanunculus asiaticus — RanunculusBrassica oleracea (various groups) — Brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale)Spinacia oleracea — SpinachLactuca sativa — LettuceCoriandrum sativum — CorianderBrassica rapa subsp. pekinensis — Wombok (Chinese cabbage)Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis — Pak choyQuercus spp. — OakFraxinus spp. — AshLiquidambar styraciflua — LiquidambarRosa spp. — RosesPrimula × polyantha — PolyanthusViola spp. — VioletPrimula spp. — PrimulaBrassica rapa subsp. rapa — TurnipAllium cepa — OnionBeta vulgaris — BeetrootRaphanus sativus — RadishPisum sativum — Peas (including snow peas)PRODUCTS / TOOLS with hyperlinksMycoGold (BioStim)Clyde CompostEco NeemEco OilMonash Rock DustNeutrog “Who Flung Dung”Neutrog Sudden Impact for LawnsFD Ryan BroadforkWhere you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
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Question Time 50!
Jun 1600:29:11Tap to summarizeRecommended PlantsHibiscus spp. — HibiscusEremophila nivea — Emu BushPhilotheca myoporoides — Long-leaf WaxflowerCorrea backhouseana — CorreaCorrea baeuerlenii — Chef’s Cap CorreaLiriope spp. — LilyturfLiriope muscari ‘Evergreen Giant’ — Giant LilyturfLiriope spp. ‘Alba’ / ‘Monroe’s White’ — White LilyturfPachysandra insignis — Japanese SpurgeAnthemis ‘Susanna Mitchell’ — Anthemis (chamomile-type)Anthemis ‘E.C. Buxton’ — Anthemis (chamomile-type)Rosmarinus officinalis (prostratus) — Prostrate RosemaryMyoporum parvifolium — Creeping BoobiallaCasuarina glauca ‘Cousin It’ — Cousin It / Prostrate SheoakRecommended ProductsLowe Anvil Pruners Backyard BotanistEE – Sea Fertliser Neutrog Bush TuckerNeutrog GyganicNeutrog KahoonaEco NeemEco OilWeed GunnelFirehawk Organic HerbicideModbox Raised Beds – The Plant RunnerWhere you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
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Potatoes
Jun 900:26:02Tap to summarizePotatoes. The fourth most important staple food in the world. Growing your own is simple and rewarding and incredibly healthy for you.Where you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook
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